Our client is hiring a manager who is familiar with economics, consulting, statistics, financial analysis, and litigation.
Responsibilities:
Determining (through a review of legal documents and discussion with co-workers and counsel) the types of data required to address the claims at issue in a case
Formulating quantitative approaches to address the claims at issue in a case
Programming competently in SAS, including the use of advanced functionality (e.g., loops, arrays, macros, PROC SQL)
Understanding common data structures and formats
Evaluating the completeness and quality of data and devising approaches for dealing with data insufficiencies
Using EXCEL in a formula-driven way for computational and graphical purposes
Creating fully linked, self-updating Excel models that incorporate user-selected parameters
Organizing data from multiple sources and proactively anticipating updates
Ensuring 100% accuracy of programs and output
Preparing write-ups, presentations, and exhibits to display or accompany quantitative findings
Communicating complex issues to a non-technical audience, including clients
Managing and mentoring junior staff
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or other quantitative fields; master's degree a plus
5-8 years of experience working in a high-demand consulting environment
5-8 years of SAS programming experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in validating, processing, and analyzing data (prior litigation consulting experience very strongly preferred)
Demonstrated ability to write code in SAS and to conduct complex data analysis (additional programming languages a plus)
High proficiency in Excel, experience building dynamic exposure models a plus
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to respond to unexpected client requests and to handle quickly changing priorities
Understanding of economic damages and statistical concepts
General knowledge of labor and employment law and the legal framework is preferred